Scorpions coach Alen Marcina will not return for 2016 season

Scorpions coach Alen Marcina watches his players before the season opener versus the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Scorpions coach Alen Marcina watches his players before the season opener versus the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Photo: Robin Jerstad, Freelance / San Antonio Express-News

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Scorpions coach Alen Marcina watches his players before the season opener versus the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Scorpions coach Alen Marcina watches his players before the season opener versus the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Photo: Robin Jerstad, Freelance / San Antonio Express-News

Scorpions coach Alen Marcina will not return for 2016 season

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San Antonio Scorpions general manager Howard Cornfield announced that head coach Alen Marcina will not be returning for the 2016 season.

"I'd like to thank Alen for his tremendous contributions to the Scorpions," said Cornfield. "He has been with the club since we launched in 2012 and as head coach, he led us to a championship in 2014. However, we just completed a very disappointing season and we feel a fresh start is needed for us to give our fans the winning soccer they expect and deserve. The organization wishes Alen all the best in his future endeavors."

Marcina, who played both internationally and in the United States from 2002-2009, took over as head coach in 2013.

He lead the Scorpions to their first North American Soccer League (NASL) title in 2014, but the team suffered a disappointing setback this season, finishing 10th in the NASL's combined standings.

Cornfield and the Scorpions announced the search for the club's third head coach is underway.

"We have already started our search for the next head coach of the San Antonio Scorpions and I anticipate we will have an announcement in the near future," added Cornfield.